JV Lady Patriots Improve To 8-1 With Win Over Monrovia

Alicia Wilson netted 16 points and Hannah Corder grabbed a team-high six rebounds to help lead Owen Valley to the school’s eighth junior varsity girls’ basketball win of the season, 46-10, Wednesday night over visiting Monrovia.

Despite a lower than normal shooting percentage from the free throw line – OV shot just 8-for-21 on the night – head coach Todd York’s girls utilized a stingy fullcourt press to lead 14-2 at the end of the first quarter, and enjoyed a 23-6 cushion at the half.

“We had been shooting an average of 70 percent from the free throw line, but for some reason the girls just struggled tonight,” York said. “We were a little rusty from the foul line, but overall I’m proud of the way we played after such a long holiday break.”

The Lady Patriots netted an additional nine points in the third quarter and added 14 through the game’s final eight minutes.

Hannah Corder In addition to her team-high 16 points, Wilson swiped eight steals and dished out four assists.